Cancer is not a single disease with a single type of treatment. There are more than 200 different types of cancer, each with its own name and treatment. This section provides an overview of what cancer is.

How this information can help you

By using the ‘Find Your Treatment’ search tool you can easily search for information on NHS cancer services in England by postcode, hospital or the type of cancer you have.

For each service you can see detailed reports that explain the quality of the service provided by the hospital or cancer service.

This can provide you with the knowledge to make an informed decision about where you would like to be treated.

This information is brought to you by the National Peer Review Programme, hosted by NHS England.

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